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Pathology of Salivary Gland Tumors

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What is a characteristic feature of Adenoid Cystic Carcinoma?

Highly vascular tumor

Rapid growth rate

Well-defined boundaries

Perineural spread (correct)

What is a common symptom of a benign salivary neoplasm?

Fever and swelling in the parotid region

Painful swelling in the parotid region

Swollen cervical lymph nodes

Painless, slowly growing swelling in the parotid region (correct)

What type of tumor arises from the acinic cells of the parotid gland?

Acinic Cell Carcinoma (correct)

Mucoepidermoid Carcinoma

Pleomorphic Adenoma

Warthin's Tumor

What is a characteristic of a benign salivary neoplasm on palpation?

Well-defined and firm in consistency Signup and view all the answers

What is a common feature of the clinical picture of carcinoma of the parotid?

Steadily enlarging swelling on the side of the face Signup and view all the answers

What is a possible complication of Adenoid Cystic Carcinoma?

Distant metastases Signup and view all the answers

What is a characteristic of an adenolymphoma?

Soft or cystic in consistency Signup and view all the answers

What type of tumor is Mucoepidermoid Carcinoma?

Malignant tumor Signup and view all the answers

What is an important feature to note during examination of the mouth cavity?

Tumors arising in the deeper part of the parotid may bulge in the oropharynx Signup and view all the answers

What is a differential diagnosis for a swelling in the oropharynx?

Carotid body tumor Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Pathology of Pleomorphic Adenomas

Characteristics of Salivary Gland Tumors

Adenoid Cystic Carcinoma: characterized by perineural spread
Benign salivary neoplasms: common symptom is painless, slowly growing swelling in the parotid region
Benign salivary neoplasms on palpation: well-defined and firm in consistency
Adenolymphoma: soft or cystic in consistency

Types of Tumors

Acinic Cell Carcinoma: arises from the acinic cells of the parotid gland
Mucoepidermoid Carcinoma: a type of malignant tumor that can arise in the salivary glands
Warthin's Tumor: a type of tumor that can arise in the salivary glands
Pleomorphic Adenoma: not a type of malignant tumor

Clinical Features

Carcinoma of the parotid: common feature is steadily enlarging swelling on the side of the face
Adenoid Cystic Carcinoma: possible complication is distant metastases

Examination of the Mouth Cavity

Important feature to note: tumors arising in the deeper part of the parotid may bulge in the oropharynx
Differential diagnosis for a swelling in the oropharynx: Carotid body tumor

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This quiz covers characteristics and types of salivary gland tumors, including adenoid cystic carcinoma, benign salivary neoplasms, and mucoepidermoid carcinoma.